Driver (NJE GR 3)

Job Description:

? To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.

? To provide support services as directed by the Day Services management when working within the Day Centre.

? To operate any fleet vehicles as required particularly in emergency/urgent situations.

? Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy.

? To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard.? To meet all legislative requirements regarding drivers, hours regulations, including the use of tachographs where appropriate.

Accountabilities:

? To be accountable for all fleet vehicles.
? To alert Fleet Operations management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.
? To alert Fleet operations management of any health and safety issues affecting safe operation of transport
? To adhere to key operational procedures at all times
? To undertake all training commensurate with the post
? To report any concerns relating to service users in our care to either Fleet Operations or day Services management.
? To pay any fares taken with way bill from Ticket machine into Agreed location.

Education and Knowledge:

? A full endorsement free driving licence that includes category D Licence

? Manual Handling training

? Ability to work without close supervision
? Emergency First Aid Qualification
? Wheelchair securing knowledge

Personal skills and general :

? Puts into practice the Council’s commitment to excellent customer care.

? Works efficiently and effectively and actively looks for ways of improving services and

Experience:

? Experience in the transportation of passengers
? Minimum of 4 years, driving experience.
? Experience in working to tight schedules
? Experience of working with vulnerable people

Role Dimensions:

.To undertake a range of specialist transport functions using the vehicles provided.

.Responsibility for vehicles used

. Responsibility for passenger safety.

. Requirement to work weekends as Part of Rota